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Method for coding and multiplexing multimedia data, apparatus for coding and multiplexing multimedia data, record media containing program for coding and multiplexing multimedia data
Imaging system, program for checking the image data of this system, method for correcting distortions of recorded images of this system and recording medium for storing this method
Method and device for transmitting digital data, method and device for reproducing digital data, method and device for copying digital data, data recording media and method for storing and reproducing digital data
Method and apparatus for encoding pixel colour values of digital video images, as well as video signal, record carrier for it and apparatus displaying the video signal